Architecture alumna Julia Kowalski '15 was interviewed by WWJ-AM and spoke on her work with the Detroit Collaborative Design Center and the importance of architecture and engineering co-ops. Kowalski will participate in the yearlong fellowship program, Challenge Detroit, helping to revitalize Detroit. Listen to the full interview online.

Approximately 1,400 pounds of Twix bars, Three Musketeers, Hershey’s and other candy were passed out to little princesses and ghosts during University of Detroit Mercy’s 27th annual Safety Street celebration, Oct. 28. More than 550 children from all over the Detroit area came dressed in their favorite Halloween costume.

Approximately 1,400 pounds of Twix bars, Three Musketeers, Hershey’s and other candy were passed out to little princesses and ghosts during University of Detroit Mercy’s 27th annual Safety Street celebration, Oct. 28. More than 550 children from all over the Detroit area came dressed in their favorite Halloween costume.

As part of the 2016-17 Lecture Series, University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture welcomes Elizabeth Mossop of Spackman Mossop and Michaels on Monday, Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m. as well as a discussion panel featuring “Detroit Innovators,” showcasing the impact on Detroit’s resurgence completed by 25 alumni, on Friday Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. Both events will be taking place in the Warren Loranger Architecture Building’s Genevieve Fisk Loranger Architecture Center on Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus.

As part of the 2016-17 Lecture Series, University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture welcomes Elizabeth Mossop of Spackman Mossop and Michaels on Monday, Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m. as well as a discussion panel featuring “Detroit Innovators,” showcasing the impact on Detroit’s resurgence completed by 25 alumni, on Friday Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. Both events will be taking place in the Warren Loranger Architecture Building’s Genevieve Fisk Loranger Architecture Center on Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus.

Progress continues near Denby High School in northeast Detroit as the School of Architecture's Detroit Collaborative Design Center (DCDC), the Denby Neighborhood Alliance and redevelopment organization Life Remodeled work with thousands of volunteers to renovate the neighborhood.

The Kresge Foundation has approved a three-year grant totaling $250,000 for operating support for University of Detroit Mercy’s Detroit Collaborative Design Center (DCDC) to aid in its mission of helping community development organizations strengthen Detroit’s neighborhoods, June 29.

The Kresge Foundation has approved a three-year grant totaling $250,000 for operating support for University of Detroit Mercy’s Detroit Collaborative Design Center (DCDC) to aid in its mission of helping community development organizations strengthen Detroit’s neighborhoods, June 29.

University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture hosted its SOA Design Summer Camp, June 20-24. Eight high school students spent the week learning about design and digital software while using their skills and imagination to create a site model on Detroit’s Riverwalk, east of Chene Park.

Associate Professor of Architecture Gilbert Sunghera, S.J. recently served as a consultant in the construction of a Jesuit high school chapel in California by firm Hodgetts + Fung. Acclaimed Architectural Critic Aaron Betsky reflected on the project in the Architect magazine article, “The Quiet Architecture of Hodgetts and Fung's Jesuit High School Chapel,” May 9.

Architecture alumnus Graig Donnelly ’03 was named assistant vice president for economic development at Wayne State University and chief strategy officer at TechTown Detroit and was featured in the DBusiness article, “WSU names chief strategy officer for TechTown Detroit,” April 20.

UDM's School of Architecture welcomes Director of Planning and Development for the City of Detroit Maurice Cox to speak on Wednesday, March 23 at 5 p.m. There will be a reception at 5 p.m., followed by the lecture at 6 p.m. and will take place in the Genevieve Fisk Loranger Architecture Center in the Warren Loranger Architecture Building on the McNichols Campus.

UDM's School of Architecture welcomes Director of Planning and Development for the City of Detroit Maurice Cox to speak on Wednesday, March 23 at 5 p.m. There will be a reception at 5 p.m., followed by the lecture at 6 p.m. and will take place in the Genevieve Fisk Loranger Architecture Center in the Warren Loranger Architecture Building on the McNichols Campus.

Alumna Veronika A. Mogyorody '88 has been selected as one of the recipients for the prestigious 3M Teaching Fellowship award. This is the highest university teaching award that one can receive in Canada.

Alumnus Dean Zoyes '94, and wife Aimee Zoyes, of Zoyes Creative Group spent more than 3,500 hours creating large tabletop models of a fictional downtown Detroit for Bedrock Real Estate Services and were recognized for their contributions to the city in the Crain's Detroit Business article, "Couple create tabletop tableau of Detroit today...and tomorrow," Jan. 2.

UDM SOA students as well as students from Lawrence Technological University and the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago will each dedicate one studio with about 15 students each, to explore future urban housing. At the end of the fall semester, each university will submit about six different proposals. See media coverage below for more information.

UDM School of Architecture (SOA) faculty and students who participated in last summer's study abroad program at the Volterra International Residential College in Volterra, Italy, have shared their experiences on the SOA Volterra program website.

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has announced UDM School of Architecture as one of the first 13 accredited architectural programs to be accepted for participation in the NCARB Integrated Path Initiative.

Director of Interpretation and Research for the Chicago Architecture Foundation Jennifer Masengarb '96 was named the 2015 Distinguished Alumni from the University of Virginia's School of Architecture. Masengarb serves on the School of Architecture advisory board. She will speak at the university and receive her award at a reception in Charlottesville on September 26.

UDM will host the transit development meeting, Transit for the 21st Century Campus, on Wednesday, July 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Genevieve Fisk Loranger Architecture Center of the Warren Loranger Architecture Building on UDM's McNichols Campus. The Regional Transit Authority is developing a Regional Transit Master Plan to improve current transit and introduce new transit for the four-county Southeast Michigan region.

The School of Architecture's 2014-2015 Lecture Series and poster has been featured on Archinect's "Get Lectured" website. "Get Lectured" is an ongoing series featuring school lecture series for the current term.

Alumnus James Timberlake '76 was acknowledged in the Detroit Free Press article, "Being safe doesn't mean it has to be ugly," Jan. 11. Timberlake is commended for his design of a U.S. Embassy in set to open in London, balancing aesthetically pleasing curb appeal with adequate security.

Alumnus Bryan Carpenter has been recognized in The A Position article, "A fitting gift for any occasion," commending him for his quality of work as a golf club fitter. Putting his knowledge of math and physics from his Architectural Design degree to good use, Carpenter has been part of the staff at Miles of Golf near Ann Arbor for over six years.

The School of Architecture at the University of Detroit Mercy is seeking applicants to join our faculty community in a full time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Several areas of interest/expertise will be seriously considered during this search, so a broad range of applicants are encouraged to apply.

University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture welcomes E.B. Min and Jeffrey L. Day of Min | Day Architects to speak as part of the SOA's 2014-15 Lecture Series. The event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Genevieve Fisk Loranger Exhibition Center in the Warren Loranger Architecture Building on the McNichols Campus.

High school students are invited to attend University of Detroit Mercy’s "Visit Day" on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 from 9 a.m. to noon. Events will be held in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Center Building on the University’s McNichols Campus.

For the 14th consecutive year, University of Detroit Mercy is listed in the top tier of Midwest regional universities in the 2015 edition of the U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” rankings. UDM was also featured this year in the publication’s “A-Plus Schools for B Students” category.

Each year, University of Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and students gather in Calihan Hall for the annual "Celebrate Spirit!" event. This longstanding tradition is a symbol of the beginning of the new academic year for students, faculty and staff and will include a worship service for all faiths, picnic lunch and student organization fair.

University of Detroit Mercy, in partnership with the Archdiocese of Detroit, will award a new Catholic Education University Grant of $5,000 annually for four years to qualified graduating seniors who enroll at UDM and attended Catholic schools from first grade through high school.

Each year, University of Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and students gather in Calihan Hall for the annual "Celebrate Spirit!" event. This longstanding tradition symbolizes the beginning of the new academic year for students, faculty and staff and will include a worship service for all faiths, picnic lunch and student organization fair.

University of Detroit Mercy will welcome Chris Dorle, of the City Systems Working Group for Detroit Future City, on July 22 at 6 p.m. in the Engineering Building, room E-212. Dorle will be discussing "Transit and Community Development" for the city of Detroit.

SOUTHFIELD, MI – University of Detroit Mercy will become the 15th campus member of the longstanding private college collaborative, Michigan Colleges Alliance (MCA). Founded in 1949, MCA is recognized nationally for its collective programming to support Michigan independent higher education in areas such as student access, enrollment, scholarships and career opportunities including partnerships with key employers across the state. As a group, the 15 college and university members represent more than 40,000 students, collectively the state’s “third largest university”.

University of Detroit Mercy will hold its annual commencement ceremony for undergraduate and graduate students on Saturday, May 10, at 1:30 p.m. in Calihan Hall on the McNichols Campus.

The day before, on Friday, May 9, the UDM School of Dentistry will hold commencement at 9:30 a.m., and the School of Law will hold commencement at 5 p.m. Both ceremonies will also take place at Calihan Hall. In total, the University will graduate more than 1,500 students during the three commencement ceremonies.

University of Detroit Mercy honored seven distinguished alumni on April 11, 2014, when it hosted the inaugural Spirit of UDM: Alumni Achievement Awards in the Student Fitness Center on the McNichols Campus.

Enjoy a spring evening on the Avenue of Fashion when Art Detroit Now’s “Third Thursday” program, which aims to draw patrons to Detroit’s many art galleries and venues, extends to Livernois Avenue on Thursday, April 17.

Upon admission to the Architecture program at University of Detroit Mercy you may eligible for the Loranger Nautilus Endowed Scholarship. Officially announced in 2014, this scholarship is worth approximately $3,000 per year, renewable each year of the 5-year Architecture program. The name is in honor of our benefactor, Mr. Warren L. Loranger who donated the funds, and the nautilus shell is the symbol of the School or Architecture.

Nearly 500 people joined University faculty, staff, students and alumni on Saturday, March 29 for Accepted Students Day on the University’s McNichols campus. Almost 200 high school students joined their parents and families for a day exploring campus life, Student Fitness Center activities and nearly every academic building, learning about the University’s strong academic experiences and individual attention at UDM.

University of Detroit Mercy’s Detroit Collaborative Design Center (DCDC) in the School of Architecture is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. With a portfolio ranging from award-winning homeless shelters and graffiti galleries to neighborhood master plans and green infrastructure visions, the University has long collaborated with many community-based clients.

High school students are invited to attend University of Detroit Mercy’s “Visit Day” on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, from 9 a.m. to noon. It will be held in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Center Building on the University’s McNichols Campus.